Building Leaders of All Ages through Classical Martial Arts

Develop your self-confidence, character, leadership, and fitness. Learn Taekwon-do and other martial arts in an environment of mutual support, respect, and community.

Partnering with area schools and other community institutions, Connelly’s offers classes for all ages, needs, and skill-levels in the Chicagoland and Evanston area.

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Latest News

BLACK BELT TEST
August 29, 2021, noon
The Levy Center, Evanston, IL

In light of the COVID restrictions, we are asking that each tester limit the number of guests to 2.

GUP testers only, you can register online at
Gup Evaluation. DAN testers, please contact Ms. Mason for payment.
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CHANDLER-NEWBERGER CENTER
Starting this Fall, the in-person Saturday classes will be held at the Chandler Newberger Center, 1028 Central Street, Evanston, 60201. This change only pertains to the Saturday classes. Monday and Wednesday classes will remain at The Levy Center.
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Fall Registration for Levy and Chandler Newberger opens August 23. Visit Evanston Recreation Online to register.
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MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP
What a great summer. Thank you staff and campers.
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ONLINE CLASSES
We will be running some virtual classes on Zoom for the foreseeable future. Check out our schedule and find a class. Instructions for reserving a place in a class are on the top of the schedule grid
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NEW TRAINING VIDEOS FOR COLOR BELTS and 1st DANS
We have a playlist of videos for color belt students.
Videos to Help You Stay Strong and Get Better
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Ask Grandmaster Connelly
How did you get started in martial arts?
Visit our Blog to See His Response
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REGISTRATIONS LINK

SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PROMOTION TESTS, CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS
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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO TRAIN?

We have virtual and in-person classes.

Check out our SCHEDULE page for a full listing of classes.

Keep your martial arts strong, train regularly.

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Moo Sul Kwan Dues

Senior Belts, follow this link to pay your dues

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Have a Birthday Coming Up?
Ask us about having a "Martial Art" birthday party.
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REFUND POLICY
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Training Information

Tools and resources to help you on your Martial Arts journey.
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Learn about Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo
Grandmaster Han Taekwon-do Times Article
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LINK TO ALL ONLINE REGISTRATIONS
SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PROMOTION TESTS AND WORKSHOPS
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Videos of Patterns/Techniques
Updated Videos
Tenets of Taekwon-Do
Class Schedule / Locations

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LEVY CENTER INFORMATION

Fall 2021 Classes
Due to COVID restrictions, class sizes are limited and masks are required. Registration opens August 23.

Monday (Taekwon-do): 9/13 - 10/25 Fall 1
11/01 - 12/13 Fall 2

Tuesday (Hapkido): 9/07 - 10/26 Fall 1
11/02 - 12/21 Fall 2

Wednesday (Taekwon-do): 9/08 - 10/20 Fall 1
10/27 - 12/15 Fall 2, no class 11/24

Saturday: moved to Chandler-Newberger for Fall 2021

Visit our Schedule page for class information.
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CHANDLER-NEWBERGER
1028 Central St., Evanston 60201

Due to COVID restrictions, class sizes are limited and masks are required. Registration opens August 23.


Saturday: 09/11 - 10/23 Fall 1
10/20 - 12/18 Fall 2, no class 11/27

Advanced TKD: 8:30 - 10:00 am
All Belts TKD: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Kumdo, Beg: 11:00 am - noon
Kumdo, Cont: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Visit our Schedule page for class information.
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MORTON GROVE PARK DISTRICT
Tuesdays: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
National Park Field House

Fall 2021: 9/14 - 12/14

Morton Grove Park District
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SCHEDULE
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Leadership Superstars

Show us how you’ve demonstrated leadership, not just in class, but in day-to-day life, too.

About Leadership Superstar  Goals

Superstar Form for 4 – 6 Yrs

Superstar Form for 7+ Yrs

LIA Daily Form for Advanced Students

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“…it has increased his confidence and self-esteem considerably…”

My son is a 2-year veteran of this program, loves it, and has benefited from it immeasurably. The art, concentration, discipline and exercise has been fabulous for him — it has increased his confidence and self-esteem considerably. He is passionate about the philosophy and skills he’s learned is wants to be a student of this discipline for a long time. Connelly Academy and Mr. Peeples (the instructor) have offered nothing but consistent, well-organised and overall top-notch program.

– Debra